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The Project Geologist will be responsible for completing all facets of an environmental and ... Develop and prepare site exploration plans. * Coordinate with property owners and agencies in ...

The Project Geologist will be responsible for completing all facets of an environmental and ... Develop and prepare site exploration plans. * Coordinate with property owners and agencies in ...

Model geology in assigned project areas using 3D modeling software. Generate exploration targets for surface diamond drilling. Log project area holes. * Lead surface drilling program (rotary and ...

Model geology in assigned project areas using 3D modeling software. Generate exploration targets for surface diamond drilling. Log project area holes. * Lead surface drilling program (rotary and ...

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Project Geologist/Hydrogeologist

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Haley & Aldrich
Environmental Consulting Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

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Job description

Weare looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seekinga Project Geologist or Hydrogeologist to work in a technicalsupport role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in adynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing groupand company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range ofclients. This is a full-time position located in our Phoenix,AZ office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

  • Split time and responsibilities between field assignments and office assignments.
  • Lead portions of technical project work from project scoping through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff.
  • Apply academic and industry knowledge, as well as learnings from prior work experience to execute project work.
  • Provide training, guidance and informal mentoring to junior staff on their projects and within your technical discipline.
  • Under the direction of the senior staff, participate in communications with client, agencies, and internal teams within your discipline.
  • Oversee geologic site characterization including subsurface explorations water supply wells, monitoring well siting and construction, soil vapor probe installation, field sampling and waste management.
  • Support and lead project teams with the interpretation, evaluation, and summarization of geologic data to make decisions for the project.
  • Independently complete basic hydrogeologic and geologic data reduction, summarization and synthesis and provide project teams with concise summaries that include evaluation and proposed next steps.
  • Perform all work in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
  • Demonstrate the company's foundational safety behaviors. 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet project requirements.
  • Able to work independently on individual tasks supporting technical work and exhibit the ability to manage tasks and perform work on multiple projects or multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite, particularly Excel.
  • Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
  • Able to travel to work locations intermittently for 1-week to 10-day time periods as needed.

Preferred Skills:

  • Master's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology.
  • Professional certification or planning to obtain professional certification.
  • Experience with developing conceptual site models.
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.

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